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Posted August 12, 2026
City of Colton

Human Resources and Risk Management Director

Colton, CA, USA Full Time
Compensation: $215,000 to $263,636 Annually

Application Deadline/Closing Date
09/06/2026

Your next dream job awaits you! Join a cohesive, close-knit team with well-run departments and City Council meetings that often wrap up in under two hours. This could be the perfect opportunity for you—apply today!

The City of Colton, California is known for its focus on high quality of living, education, job creation, community health, public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure for sustainable development. The Council and Executive Team have worked hard to create and maintain the City as one of the best places in Southern California to work, live, and enjoy life. The City Manager is seeking a well-rounded municipal human resources professional who has experience with labor negotiations in a full-service City. The successful Director will be a strategic, visionary, skilled, proactive and people-oriented generalist and business partner that works effectively with an excellent, skilled, and professional team. Requires five years of progressively responsible related public sector managerial experience in human resources and risk management along with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field. A master's degree is highly desirable as are human resources certifications such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, RMP, and RIMS-CRMP. The annual salary range is $215,000 to $263,636 DOQE and the Executive Salary and Benefit Resolution is currently under review. The outstanding benefit package includes 5% incentive pay for a MA; $450/mo auto allowance; 2.5% @ 55; and a four-day work week.

To apply, please visit our website at:

Peckham & McKenney

www.peckhamandmckenney.com

Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

The filing deadline is September 6, 2026.

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